“We Must Not Forget Them” – Nester Belei Calls for Disability Inclusion in Disaster...

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BY JOY OFASIA For Nester Belei from Mbalasuna, the ongoing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) workshop at Navola Community is more than just a training –...

Female with Disability at Work Place

BY MIKE TUA THE majority people living with disability or with special needs in our societies are often regarded as second-class citizens by their community...

“I Am Happy When She Is Happy,’’ Said Mother Of Para Table Tennis Athlete

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BY JOHN HOUANIHAU ANDRYNOR Grace Sale, 16, had been born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects her ability to move and maintain balance and...

Being Physically Disable is Not the End

BY ESTHER NURIA SOME people might think that being physically disabled will stop them from getting anywhere or being left out in a society. This week,...

Naomi Tai Joins First Pacific Resilience Facility CSO Workshop

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BY JOY OFASIA Naomi Tai, the Disability Inclusion Disaster Risk Management Programs officer, was among participants at the first Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Regional Civil...

Women and Girls with Special Needs Undergo Training

BY JOY OFASIA DEVELOPMENT Service Exchange in strong partnership with Young Women Christian Association has recently held a 2-days Rehabilitation Ability Scheme workshop-training program. The primary...

Women and Girls with Disability Completes Money Saving Workshop

BY JOY OFASIA 30 participants of women and girls with disabilities in Honiara successfully completed a one day workshop on economic empowerment through saving money...

A Voice for People with Disabilities in Solomon Islands

BY JOY OFASIA TALYN Laukeni was born without both legs. Her parents considered ignoring her physical disability and promised to take the challenge to raise,...